公开(公告)号：US07983247B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US11444746

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: David A Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Linda Criddle ,  Michael D Malueg ,  Philip A Chou ,  Scott C Forbes ,  Timothy M Moore

Inventor： David A Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Linda Criddle ,  Michael D Malueg ,  Philip A Chou ,  Scott C Forbes ,  Timothy M Moore

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04L12/66

Abstract: A method and system for collecting and communicating contextual information relating to a VoIP conversation is provided. Structured hierarchies are utilized for efficient communications of various amounts and types of contextual information relating to a VoIP conversation. Information identifying at least one structured hierarchy, which will be used to carry the contextual information, is transmitted during establishment of a conversation between two VoIP enhanced devices. The structured hierarchy is selected from a set of predefined and declared structured hierarchies. Subsequently transmitted contextual information exchanged between two VoIP enhanced devices is represented in accordance with the identified structural hierarchy. VoIP clients, network infrastructure, and various service providers can collect the contextual information based on the identified structured hierarchy, update the contextual information by adding, deleting and/or modifying the contextual data. The updated contextual information will be transmitted to other clients, network infrastructure, and service providers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于收集和传送与VoIP对话相关的上下文信息的方法和系统。 结构化层次结构用于与VoIP对话相关的各种数量和类型的上下文信息的有效通信。 在两个VoIP增强设备之间的对话建立期间，发送识别用于携带上下文信息的至少一个结构化层次结构的信息。 从一组预定义和声明的结构化层次结构中选择结构化层次结构。 随后根据所识别的结构层次来表示在两个VoIP增强设备之间交换的传送的上下文信息。 VoIP客户端，网络基础设施和各种服务提供商可以基于所识别的结构化层次结构收集上下文信息，通过添加，删除和/或修改上下文数据来更新上下文信息。 更新的上下文信息将被传输到其他客户端，网络基础设施和服务提供商。

公开(公告)号：US07912186B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US11086828

申请日：2005-03-22

Applicant: David A Howell ,  David T Fong

Inventor： David A Howell ,  David T Fong

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/4931 ,  G10L15/26 ,  H04M3/42204 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M3/53333 ,  H04M2201/39 ,  H04M2201/40 ,  H04M2203/254 ,  H04M2203/4509

Abstract: A system that concurrently provides multiple user interface (UI) mechanisms that facilitate control of an application state machine (e.g., unified message system). More particularly, the invention can create two relatively distinct user experiences, one via dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) navigation and another through speech recognition navigation of a unified message system. In accordance therewith, one single underlying state machine can be used. Navigation and flow control (e.g., state transitions) in the state machine can be leveraged by multiple UI mechanisms that actively co-exist. The invention introduces speech recognition features together with other input mechanisms to drive the UI of an application state machine (e.g., unified messaging system). The speech recognition UI can be designed to provide a natural navigation through the application independent of a DTMF UI.

Abstract translation: 同时提供便于控制应用状态机（例如，统一消息系统）的多个用户界面（UI）机制的系统。 更具体地，本发明可以创建两个相对不同的用户体验，一种通过双音多频（DTMF）导航，另一种通过统一消息系统的语音识别导航。 因此，可以使用一个单一的底层状态机。 状态机中的导航和流控制（例如，状态转换）可以由主动共存的多个UI机制来利用。 本发明将语音识别特征与其他输入机制一起引入以驱动应用状态机（例如，统一消息收发系统）的UI。 语音识别UI可以被设计为提供独立于DTMF UI的应用的自然导航。

公开(公告)号：US20090290692A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-26

申请号：US12472137

申请日：2009-05-26

Applicant: David T. Fong ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： David T. Fong ,  David A. Howell

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/385 ,  H04M3/42153 ,  H04M3/42204 ,  H04M3/5322 ,  H04M3/53366 ,  H04M3/537 ,  H04M2201/60 ,  H04M2203/205 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04M2203/253 ,  H04M2203/358 ,  H04M2203/4509 ,  H04M2203/4536 ,  H04M2203/6009

Abstract: A system and/or methodology that unifies a telephonic communication component and/or system with a data (e.g., messaging) server component and/or system. The system can facilitate telephonically accessing rich information in the server (e.g., messaging server). This rich information can include email content, calendar content, contacts information, or the like. Moreover, with access to an application programming interface, the invention can add functionality to initiate email communications as well as to accept or cancel meetings. Furthermore, the invention can synchronize messages of disparate formats. By way of example a user can set an “Out of Office” (OOF) status on both an email systems and telephone voicemail system from one location in one action. In another aspect, it will be appreciated that any message or data component can be analyzed, transformed, matched and/or communicated from one system to another (e.g., server to telephone) in accordance with the subject invention.

Abstract translation: 将电话通信组件和/或系统与数据（例如，消息）服务器组件和/或系统统一的系统和/或方法。 该系统可以促进电话访问服务器（例如，消息收发服务器）中的富信息。 这些丰富的信息可以包括电子邮件内容，日历内容，联系人信息等。 此外，通过访问应用程序编程接口，本发明可以添加启动电子邮件通信以及接受或取消会议的功能。 此外，本发明可以同步不同格式的消息。 作为示例，用户可以在一个动作中的一个位置在电子邮件系统和电话语音邮件系统上设置“外出”（OOF）状态。 在另一方面，应当理解，根据本发明，可以将任何消息或数据组件分析，变换，匹配和/或从一个系统传送到另一个系统（例如，服务器到电话）。

公开(公告)号：US07551727B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US11087007

申请日：2005-03-22

Applicant: David A Howell ,  David T Fong

Inventor： David A Howell ,  David T Fong

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/385 ,  H04M3/42153 ,  H04M3/42204 ,  H04M3/5322 ,  H04M3/53366 ,  H04M3/537 ,  H04M2201/60 ,  H04M2203/205 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04M2203/253 ,  H04M2203/358 ,  H04M2203/4509 ,  H04M2203/4536 ,  H04M2203/6009

Abstract: A system and/or methodology that unifies a telephonic communication component and/or system with a data (e.g., messaging) server component and/or system. The system can facilitate telephonically accessing rich information in the server (e.g., messaging server). This rich information can include email content, calendar content, contacts information, or the like. Moreover, with access to an application programming interface, the invention can add functionality to initiate email communications as well as to accept or cancel meetings. Furthermore, the invention can synchronize messages of disparate formats. By way of example a user can set an “Out of Office” (OOF) status on both an email systems and telephone voicemail system from one location in one action. In another aspect, it will be appreciated that any message or data component can be analyzed, transformed, matched and/or communicated from one system to another (e.g., server to telephone) in accordance with the subject invention.

Abstract translation: 将电话通信组件和/或系统与数据（例如，消息）服务器组件和/或系统统一的系统和/或方法。 该系统可以促进电话访问服务器（例如，消息收发服务器）中的富信息。 这些丰富的信息可以包括电子邮件内容，日历内容，联系人信息等。 此外，通过访问应用程序编程接口，本发明可以添加启动电子邮件通信以及接受或取消会议的功能。 此外，本发明可以同步不同格式的消息。 作为示例，用户可以在一个动作中的一个位置在电子邮件系统和电话语音邮件系统上设置“外出”（OOF）状态。 在另一方面，应当理解，根据本发明，可以将任何消息或数据组件分析，变换，匹配和/或从一个系统传送到另一个系统（例如，服务器到电话）。

公开(公告)号：US5247844A

公开(公告)日：1993-09-28

申请号：US783111

申请日：1991-10-25

Applicant: David A. Howell

Inventor： David A. Howell

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H05K13/08

CPC classification number: H01L21/67259 ,  H05K13/08

Abstract: An apparatus and method of performing a calibration of the accuracy of placement of semiconductor chips or devices by a pick-and-place machine. The chips are placed on an adhesive-backed glass plate that has calibrated etch marks whose dimensions are chosen to aid the inspector in estimating, or carefully measuring in an optic comparator, the amount of placement error that the machine is causing. The calibration would be performed on a periodic basis as a preventive maintenance program.

Abstract translation: 通过拾取和放置机器对半导体芯片或器件的放置精度进行校准的装置和方法。 将芯片放置在具有校准蚀刻痕迹的粘合剂背衬的玻璃板上，其尺寸被选择以帮助检查者在光学比较器中估计或仔细测量机器引起的放置误差的量。 定期进行校准作为预防性维护程序。

公开(公告)号：US08280015B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US11398816

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: David Milstein ,  David A Howell ,  Linda Criddle ,  Philip A Chou ,  Timothy M Moore

Inventor： David Milstein ,  David A Howell ,  Linda Criddle ,  Philip A Chou ,  Timothy M Moore

IPC: H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04M3/53366 ,  H04M2203/303

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed at obtaining contextual information with a voicemail message. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided that obtains additional contextual information that is not obtained automatically when a voicemail message is received. More specifically, the method includes automatically obtaining a first set of contextual information from a client associated with the caller when the caller is transferred to a voicemail system. Then a determination is made regarding whether the callee requests that additional contextual information be obtained. If the callee requests that additional contextual information be obtained, the requested information is obtained from a third-party service or by prompting the caller.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方面涉及通过语音邮件消息获取上下文信息。 根据一个实施例，提供了一种获得当接收到语音邮件消息时不自动获得的附加语境信息的方法。 更具体地，该方法包括当主叫方被转移到语音邮件系统时，从与呼叫者相关联的客户端自动获得第一组上下文信息。 然后确定被叫方是否请求获得附加的上下文信息。 如果被叫方请求获得附加的上下文信息，则从第三方服务或通过提示呼叫者获得所请求的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08225232B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US11068691

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: Sridhar Sundararaman ,  Srinivasa Reddy Manda ,  David A. Howell ,  James M. Lyon

Inventor： Sridhar Sundararaman ,  Srinivasa Reddy Manda ,  David A. Howell ,  James M. Lyon

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/53 ,  H04M2201/42 ,  H04M2203/4509

Abstract: The subject invention relates to systems and methods that enable dynamic programming and execution of an electronic communications dialog. In one aspect, a configurable messaging system is provided. The system includes a configuration file to describe interface options of a computerized dialog session, wherein the configuration file specifies interface activities and state transitions between the interface options within the configuration file. A state controller executes the interface options during communications activities with the dialog session. The configuration file can also describe prompt elements to solicit information from users or applications.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及能够动态编程和执行电子通信对话的系统和方法。 在一个方面，提供了可配置的消息系统。 该系统包括用于描述计算机化对话会话的接口选项的配置文件，其中配置文件指定配置文件内的接口选项之间的接口活动和状态转换。 状态控制器在与对话会话的通信活动期间执行接口选项。 配置文件还可以描述提示元素，以从用户或应用程序中请求信息。

公开(公告)号：US07502364B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US11394773

申请日：2006-03-31

Applicant: David Milstein ,  David A. Howell ,  Linda Criddle ,  Michael D. Malueg ,  Philip Andrew Chou ,  Scott C. Forbes ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Timothy M. Moore

Inventor： David Milstein ,  David A. Howell ,  Linda Criddle ,  Michael D. Malueg ,  Philip Andrew Chou ,  Scott C. Forbes ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Timothy M. Moore

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04L12/66

Abstract: Structured hierarchies for communicating contextual information relating to a VoIP conversation are provided. The structured hierarchies are utilized for efficient communications of various amounts and types of contextual information over a VoIP conversation channel. Information identifying at least one structured hierarchy, which will be used to carry the contextual information, is transmitted during establishment of a conversation between two VoIP enhanced devices and prior to the exchange of contextual information. The structural hierarchy is selected from a set of predefined and declared structured hierarchies. Subsequently transmitted contextual information exchanged between two VoIP enhanced devices is represented in accordance with the identified structural hierarchy. Additionally, the structural hierarchies can be extensible by the addition of more definitions to the current structural hierarchies.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于传送与VoIP会话相关的上下文信息的结构化层级。 结构化层次被用于通过VoIP对话信道有效地通信各种数量和类型的上下文信息。 在两个VoIP增强设备之间的交谈建立之前，以及交换上下文信息之前，发送识别用于携带上下文信息的至少一个结构化层次结构的信息。 从一组预定义和声明的结构化层次结构中选择结构层次结构。 随后根据所识别的结构层次来表示在两个VoIP增强设备之间交换的传送的上下文信息。 此外，通过向当前的结构层次结构添加更多的定义，结构层次结构可以扩展。

公开(公告)号：US6131793A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US49439

申请日：1998-03-27

Applicant: David A. Howell

Inventor： David A. Howell

IPC: B23K3/08 ,  H05K3/34 ,  B23K37/04

CPC classification number: H05K3/3405 ,  B23K3/087 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2203/0475 ,  H05K3/3494 ,  Y10S269/903

Abstract: With the present invention, a circuit card assembly having a nonvertically approaching device may be manufactured with reflow soldering. The circuit card assembly includes a circuit card and a nonvertically approaching device such as an edge connector, which is soldered to the circuit card with reflowed solder. The device is soldered to the circuit card by initially heating the circuit card, along with included reflow solder, prior to mating the device to the circuit card. Once the solder has melted and while it is in a liquidus state, the device is mated with the circuit card. In this manner, the nonvertically approaching leads of the device slide into the solder as they are positioned onto their circuit card soldering surfaces. Once cooled, the solder solidifies to conductively mount the device to the circuit card.A mating pallet is provided for soldering a device having nonvertically approaching leads to a circuit card. In one embodiment, the mating pallet comprises a holder assembly and a trigger assembly. The holder assembly holds the device in an oven while the nonliquidus solder is heated for reflow.The trigger assembly is in communication with the holder assembly in order to trigger it to mate the device with the circuit card while the solder is liquidus.

Abstract translation: 利用本发明，可以通过回流焊接制造具有不经意接近的装置的电路卡组件。 电路卡组件包括电路卡和非接近接近的设备，例如边缘连接器，其被焊接到具有回流焊料的电路卡。 在将设备与电路卡相配合之前，先将电路卡与包含的回流焊料一起加热，将设备焊接到电路卡上。 一旦焊料熔化并且当其处于液相线状态时，该装置与电路卡相配合。 以这种方式，当设备的非垂直接近的引线定位在其电路卡焊接表面上时，其滑入焊料。 一旦冷却，焊料固化，将器件导电地安装到电路卡上。 提供配对托盘用于将具有不经意接近的导线的装置焊接到电路卡。 在一个实施例中，配合托盘包括保持器组件和触发器组件。 保持器组件将该装置保持在烘箱中，而非液体焊料被加热以便回流。 触发器组件与保持器组件连通，以便在焊料为液相线的情况下触发它与电路卡配合。

公开(公告)号：US5443120A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-22

申请号：US294800

申请日：1994-08-25

Applicant: David A. Howell

Inventor： David A. Howell

IPC: E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/38

CPC classification number: E21B43/385 ,  E21B41/0057

Abstract: A method for improving the productivity of a well by separating and disposing of at least a portion of the water which is produced from a subterranean producing formation. The water is allowed to separate from the produced fluids under the influence of gravity while in the wellbore. The separated water is then disposed without removing it from the wellbore by flowing it into a subterranean disposal formation which has a pressure less than that of said producing formation. Preferably, the well is completed with an inclined wellbore which significantly aids in the gravity separation of the water from the produced fluids (e.g. hydrocarbons).

Abstract translation: 一种通过分离和处置从地下生产地层产生的至少一部分水来提高井的生产率的方法。 在重力作用下，允许水在井眼中与产生的液体分离。 然后分离出的水通过将其流入地下处理地层而不将其从井筒中除去，该地下处理地层的压力小于所述生产地层的压力。 优选地，井用倾斜的井眼完成，其显着地有助于水从产生的流体（例如烃）的重力分离。